linking
|link-ing|
B1
/ˈlɪŋkɪŋ/
(link)
connection
Etymology
Etymology Information
'link' originates from Old Norse, specifically the word 'hlekkr', where 'hlekkr' meant 'chain or link'.
Historical Evolution
'hlekkr' transformed into the Middle English word 'linke', and eventually became the modern English word 'link'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a chain or connection', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to connect or join'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'link'.
The project involves linking different systems together.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39